Sam Luxenberg
About Sam Luxenberg
Sam Luxenberg is an instructor at The George Washington University, specializing in statistics and mathematics. He has a diverse background in teaching, research, and data analysis, with experience in various academic and professional roles.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Sam Luxenberg has been serving as an Instructor at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, he instructs courses that focus on statistical methodologies and computational techniques. He taught the course STAT 2183W - Statistical Computer Packages during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. His current position builds on his previous experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same institution from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Sam Luxenberg holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Statistics from The George Washington University, which he completed from 2017 to 2022. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematics from the University of California, Irvine, from 2014 to 2016. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics, History, and Hebrew from New York University, completed in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in teaching complex mathematical and statistical concepts.
Professional Background
Sam Luxenberg has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in education and data analysis. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UC Irvine from 2014 to 2016 and later at The George Washington University from 2017 to 2021. His internships include positions at I Know First as a Quantitative Analyst Intern, Altamira Technologies Corporation as a Data Science Intern, and the U.S. Census Bureau as a Mathematical Statistician Intern. He has also held roles in actuarial analysis and data science at Mercer and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Research Interests and Analytical Methods
Sam Luxenberg's research interests focus on optimal decision-making in sports, utilizing game theory, risk analysis, and Bayesian methodology. He employs a range of analytical methods in his work, including natural language processing, principal component analysis, and wavelets. His research contributes to the understanding of statistical techniques and their applications in various fields, including sports analytics and poverty estimation.
Early Career Experience
Sam Luxenberg began his career with early roles at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, where he served as a Junior Counselor in 2009 and a Senior Counselor in 2010. He also gained experience as an Actuarial Intern at The Savitz Organization in 2011 and 2012. These positions provided foundational skills in leadership and analysis, which he later applied in his academic and professional pursuits.